The 90-year-old man who escaped is the victim’s father. He was taken to Cooper Hospital to be checked out.

Rutgers officials put out a message to campus on Friday trying to find out who ran into the burning building, likely saving a neighbor’s life.

“They are completely engaged in our community, we have a huge civic engagement effort,” said Mary Beth Daisey, vice chancellor of student affairs at the university. “They feel a part of the community and so they feel responsibility to the community as well.”

Officials believe the fire was most likely accidental and not arson, but an official cause is still pending the conclusion of the investigation.